You requested it, and here are our finest homemade BBQ sauce recipes. These sauces are easy to make and incredibly delicious!

Barbecue sauce is as varied as barbecue itself, and it is important to match the right flavors with grilled or smoked proteins. These are some of our best homemade barbecue sauce recipes, which we’ve developed over the years. They have been meticulously revised and improved during that time.

Whether you are looking for something to slather on ribs or just a quick, made-from-scratch condiment, we recommend starting with these sauces. I’m sure that you will love them and, over the years, adapt them to fit your own style. Our Best Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes include regional favorites, including Memphis, Texas-style, Kansas City, Carolina, and more. We’ve thrown in some mustard, white, and whiskey-based sauces as well.

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A delicious Kansas City barbecue sauce that you need to try. Use it on ribs, pork, chicken, or serve it on the side. This tomato-based sauce has a little sweetness, heat, and a touch of tanginess—just the right combination to pull off a sensational barbecue. This recipe pairs beautifully with our Kansas City Rub!

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This Texas barbecue sauce has a deep, rich flavor that goes well with beef. The best part about this sauce is that it isn’t overly sweet, and there are options to make it completely sugar-free! I recommend giving this robust Texas-style barbecue sauce a try next time you smoke a brisket. You’ll be glad you did!

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This creamy, delicious Alabama white barbecue sauce is not like other barbecue sauces. First of all, this sauce starts with a mayonnaise base. Second, it’s a dip rather than a baste. This homemade BBQ sauce recipe goes hand in hand with low and slow, smoked chicken. After cooking, each piece is dipped in the sauce and served. We recommend combining it with shredded chicken for some tasty sandwiches!

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St Louis barbecue sauce is thin and tangier than more well known sweet sauces. This style has a variety of influences, so this sauce varies from pitmaster to pitmaster. We have developed our version that is just fantastic on BBQ ribs. After trying it, you will quickly see why it made our list of best homemade BBQ sauce recipes.

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This sugar free barbecue sauce is perfect for those cutting out their sugar consumption. This sauce works well on pork and beef ribs, meatloaf, and chicken!

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This fantastic, silky Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce works well on grilled and smoked proteins. Consider using this wonderful homemade BBQ sauce recipe next time you grill a rack or two of spare ribs!

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An incredibly delicious raspberry-chipotle barbecue sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a flavorful, fruit-based barbecue sauce with a kick of heat. This barbecue sauce works well on pork, chicken, smoked chuck roast, venison, and duck breast.

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This Easy Cola Barbecue Sauce has a delicious deep richness, perfect for grilled or smoked chicken and smoked pork ribs. What’s even better? You can serve this sauce on the side, use it in a BBQ-inspired sloppy joe’s, thin it out, and slather it onto pork belly. The possibilities are endless.

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Piedmont barbecue sauce (Lexington dip) was born out of the Carolinas and is served at the table with smoked pulled pork or pulled chicken. This sauce is not like other barbecue sauces as it is quite thin and relies heavily on vinegar and other delicious ingredients. So if you’re expecting a sweet sauce, this is not the one. Tart with a tad of spice, this sauce marries well with smoked foods and adds an extra kick to sandwiches.

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Sweet, spicy, and smoky, barbecue sauce is the ultimate addition to grilled or smoked proteins. Its rich, tangy taste will leave your taste buds craving more. Take you BBQ game up to the next level with this amazing apple jalapeno sauce!

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This wonderfully sweet and tangy Memphis Barbecue Sauce is insanely delicious and easy to make! It takes 25 minutes from start to finish. Use this barbecue sauce on smoked pork, smoked chicken, and pork ribs.

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This Cuban Mojo BBQ Sauce contains all the citrusy goodness of traditional mojo sauce in a tomato-based concoction. This barbecue works very well on pork and chicken. It can even be served at the table or as a dipping sauce for chicken wings.

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This Georgia mustard BBQ sauce is quite delicious when mixed with pulled pork. We often serve it on the side as a table sauce. This way, family and friends can load up on more if needed. If you’re a huge fan of mustard, this sauce is for you!

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This sugary drink with a slight pepper finish fits nicely into another Texan favorite, barbecue. Its rich undertones and caramel sweetness liven up this homemade BBQ sauce. I love to slather this Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce on low and slow ribs. It’s also great on pulled pork sandwiches and sliced smoked brisket.

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Apply this homemade Korean BBQ sauce to your favorite grilled, baked, or sautéed proteins. The well-balanced flavors impart a piquant, vibrant taste to a variety of dishes.

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This barbecue sauce combines the rich flavors of whiskey and maple syrup. The sweet and smoky taste of this sauce is sure to take your BBQ ribs and chicken to the next level. Once you try this mouth-watering recipe, you’ll see why whiskey and maple were made for each other!

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The rich flavors of this espresso BBQ sauce are perfect when paired with smoked brisket, tri-tip, or chuck roast. The espresso offers a bold foundation that stands up to beef. You can also use this homemade BBQ sauce on pulled lamb roast. It’s lip-smacking good.

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This bold and flavorful smoky Tex-Mex BBQ sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It will add a nice kick to grilled ribs and chicken. Drizzle this homemade barbecue sauce on pulled pork or burnt ends for a delicious treat!

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This one of our all time favorite BBQ sauces. It has just the right amount of sweetness with a subtle tangy, bourbon kick. This delicious sauce is a must-try for anyone who enjoys saucy barbecue chicken, pork belly, or ribs. It’s a game-changer!

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This spicy Texas-style burnt ends sauce is specifically designed for all types of smoked burnt ends. This sauce is easy to make, and if you have brisket drippings, add some to the mixture for an out-of-this-world burnt ends sauce!

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